Jacqueline Maley

Just as we now consider gladiatorial battles barbaric, and are horrified by the casual drink-driving that was routine a generation ago, will we one day look at the Cup and wonder how and why we ever did it?

No one within a 100-kilometre radius of Barnaby Joyce will ever die wondering what he thinks. The Queensland Nationals' senator is happy to give his opinion on everything and will answer whatever question he is asked. Loudly and expansively.